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Are You Smarter Than a College Student?
You passed 5th grade — but could you survive a college exam? 50 questions across every subject.
You passed 5th grade — but could you survive a college exam? 50 questions across every subject.
Only about 60% of college students graduate within six years of starting their degree. The material they study ranges from organic chemistry to literary theory — concepts that most adults haven't touched since their own college days, if at all. This quiz pulls from real introductory-level college courses to see how much you actually remember.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, covering biology, chemistry, physics, history, literature, philosophy, economics, psychology, math, and political science. You'll get instant feedback after every answer and a final score with a performance tier.
You'll revisit topics from freshman and sophomore college courses — from Newton's laws and the periodic table to Plato's allegory and the Milgram experiment. Whether you're a current student, a graduate, or someone who skipped college entirely, this quiz will test how well you know the fundamentals.
The hardest college subjects vary by student, but organic chemistry, advanced calculus, quantum physics, and biochemistry consistently top the lists. These courses have high failure rates and are often considered "weed-out" classes in pre-med and STEM programs.
Most colleges require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (a C average) to graduate. However, many programs — especially in engineering, nursing, and business — require a higher GPA of 2.5 or 3.0 in major courses. Graduate school admission typically expects a 3.0 or above.
Liberal arts programs focus on humanities, social sciences, languages, and the arts — building critical thinking and communication skills. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) programs emphasize technical and quantitative skills. Many modern curricula blend both, requiring STEM students to take humanities courses and vice versa.
Last updated: March 2026